Personification
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to things that aren't human.
This word means the result of something that happened. Which word is it?
A) outcome
B) pursuit
C) previous
A) outcome
What is theme?
The message, lesson, or big idea the author wants you to learn from the story.
Why did Alfonso agree to go to the Land of No Return in 3 years?
A) To seek a long-lost ring
B) To find a princess to marry
C) To heal his sick father
D) To become a hero
C) To heal his sick father
How do folktales usually end?
A) With a cliffhanger
B) With a real-life newspaper report
C) Happily, with a lesson learned
D) With a mystery unsolved
C) Happily, with a lesson learned
Which of these is an example of personification?
A) The wind whispered through the trees.
B) The trees grow tall.
C) The dog ran fast.
A) The wind whispered through the trees.
Which word means “starting to come into view or becoming known”?
A) assuring
B) emerging
C) outcome
B) emerging
In a story, a boy keeps trying to learn to swim even though he is scared. What theme does this show?
Never give up or face your fears.
Who helped Alfonso complete the three tasks that he was given at the Three Silver Towers?
A) His father
B) Blancaflor
C) A magical bird
D) The king
B) Blancaflor
What is a common element of a folktale?
A) Scientific experiments
B) Talking animals or magical creatures
C) Diary entries
D) Real-life statistics
B) Talking animals or magical creatures
Which of these is an example of personification?
A) The cat slept on the windowsill.
B) The flowers bloomed in the garden.
C) The rain danced on the roof.
C) The rain danced on the roof.
Use the word assuring in a sentence.
The teacher assured us that we would pass the test as long as we studied.
In a story, a girl practices every day so she can finally learn to play a song on the piano. What theme does this represent?
Practice makes perfect.
Which task was Alfonso given after he made the wine?
A) To defeat a dragon
B) To carry a heavy stone up a hill
C) To capture a lion
D) To find a lost ring in the ocean
D) To find a lost ring in the ocean
Who usually stars in a folktale?
A) Scientists and inventors
B) Journalists
C) Modern-day celebrities
D) Ordinary people, heroes, or royalty
D) Ordinary people, heroes, or royalty
Which of the following sentences uses personification?
A) The tree stretched its branches toward the sky.
B) The bird chirped happily in the morning.
C) The house stood on the hill.
A) The tree stretched its branches toward the sky.
Write the definition of the word pursuit.
The act of chasing
A girl finds a lost puppy and takes care of it until its owner returns. What theme does this show?
Always be kind or help others.
What caused Viento to run faster?
A) A magic whistle
B) A special horse saddle
C) Blancaflor’s magical powers
D) The prince’s encouragement
D) The prince's encouragement
What is the main purpose of a folktale?
A) To give a weather forecast
B) To teach a lesson or share a cultural tradition
C) To explain scientific facts
D) To report the news
B) To teach a lesson or share a cultural tradition
Which of these is an example of personification?
A) The grass grew taller every day.
B) The wind howled through the night.
C) The dog played in the yard.
B) The wind howled through the night.
Give one synonym and one antonym for the word previous.
Synonym: earlier
Antonym: later
Why is understanding a story’s theme important?
Because it teaches us the lesson the author wants us to learn.
What message does the author want to give the reader?
1. Kindness, bravery, and cleverness can help overcome challenges
2. Always honor your word and keep promises.
3. Trust others/"teamwork makes the dream work".
Which of these is often a problem in a folktale?
A) Characters facing a magical challenge or obstacle
B) Characters writing a book report
C) Characters solving a math problem
D) Characters doing chores around the house
A) Characters facing a magical challenge or obstacle